Interior designers and home decorating professionals in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand can enhance a space to create a more aesthetically pleasing, functional and efficient home. They are trained to think spatially and see the big picture, a skill many of us lack. With contacts and resources at hand, they can also save you time and money when it comes to purchasing products. More

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Featured Reviews for Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Interior Designers and Decorators

“I dealt with Emma Morris from Eterno Design for my new house. she did all the interior and also work together with the architect and landscape designer to make sure that everything flow nicely. she also did some of my furnitures and helped chose my curtains.
she is great to work with. Very easy to contact, so i dont have to chase her around which is quite a nightmare when you have a lot of tradies. she handled all the tradies for me and therefore i didnt have much problem. she arranged everything from quotes from different suppliers and joiners to the finishing. she was even monitoring the installation to make sure they are up to her standard and it is perfect. her tradies are good and easy to deal with - even after they finished their job and the house settled, so a few adjustments were necessary.
she understood what i need and want. she only needed to revise slightly of her design for my kitchen. this really save time and money for me, revising things will definitely costs me more. so i was really happy when i could keep the costs down. the kitchen is very low maintainance, practical and timeless. i got a lot of compliments from friends and family.
what i like about emma is that she let me know the pros and cons of everything from types of materials, finishing, lighting and even paints. this is the first time i am building a house, so her experience and knowledge definitely helps. there are no hidden costs as well with emma. she takes a bit of commission and she gets discounts from her suppliers too so the price were reasonable.
i definitely recommend her. i will definitely would get her to help me in my future project. since i know she is very responsible and take pride in her work.”

“Armstrong Interiors helped to fit out the kitchen , laundry , lounge and blinds throughout the town house .
They provided an excellent service by keeping me informed of delivery dates and making sure tradesmen completed there work .
I would not hesitate to recommend them as an excellent interior design service .
Regards
Andrea”

“We recently renovated which included a small extension to the open plan kitchen/living/dining room to accommodate a bigger kitchen and make sense of the living space. Treena helped us with the planning process both for the kitchen space and design and also the living/dining space decor. It looks amazing!
There were so many things to consider with this project and more decisions to be made than I could have imagined. Treena had a huge range of samples available to get a sense of what we liked and once the style had been decided she narrowed down our choices considerably and kept us on track. She helped us choose kitchen and paint colours, wall tiles, tapware, lighting, curtains, blinds, wood flooring and rugs, and even cushions which gave our existing furniture a new life.
She also designed and had made for us a very large entertainment unit that gives us lovely display shelving, a place for the TV, great storage and also houses a charging station for all of our electronic devices...magic!
Treena sourced all of the products and arranged installation, and we were pleasantly surprised at the prices, which were much less than we expected.
Even though I've renovated before I'm so glad that I used Swift Designs for this project as the choices and number of decisions that had to be made would have been overwhelming without Treena's expertise....and I would never have had enough time to do it all!
I love my new space and highly recommend using Treena for any home design project.”

“We moved house 2 years ago and asked Donna's advice re furnishings for the house. We are delighted with the result and have carpets, drapes and furnishings that are tasteful and easy to live with - we are delighted with the result. Donna is very easy to relate to and always listens and takes on board what your wants and needs are. We have used her expertise on several occasions and would not hesitate to recommend her to others.”

“A friend referred me to Candice. I wasn’t sure at first that she could capture the look and feel I wanted. Goodness knows I couldn’t. Well my initial apprehension was quickly dispelled. We are now more than half way through the work and I am delighted. The look is very me. Candice and Renee are a pleasure to work with. They recognise budget considerations and respond very well with options and recommendations.”

“Nina managed to complete 7 bathrooms with beautiful new hand crafted vanities, showers baths and gorgeous new tiling throughout. In addition she replaced carpets, curtains and soft furnishings. All products have proven to be top shelf and have lifted the entire property. The style suits the countryside we live in and has given the property such a tremendous new feel. I wouldn't hesitate Nina for any interior work. She has great contacts and everything was on budget and in time.”

“Alex has an excellent eye for design, attention to detail and endless patience. She always listens to her clients needs. These qualities are essential for a good partnership and stunning design result. The use of an interior designer is the gum in the project and brings it all together for a successful outcome.”

“If you are after an interior designer who gets you - stop looking! Erica came to my home to plan my colour scheme and future proofing it so it last the test of time. Once I have executed the scheme I will get Erica back again to assist with furniture selection. - Before photo attached after photo to follow”

“Ben (Picture Perfect Painting) has painted 2 rooms and a fence for us over the last year. He has also completed work at our showroom. His workmanship and eye for detail is fantastic. We will certainly be getting PPP back for any future painting work.”

“Fantastic team at Bolt of Cloth!. Always so happy to help with combinations of cushions, custom made shades and all things fabric. I work with the team in Newmarket often and the staff are always so delighted to give a detailed quote or work on custom orders for clients along side me.
Couldn't recommend them enough!”

What does an interior designer or decorator do?

A good home decor professional will help you tell a visual story and turn your house into a home. They look to you for design inspiration, to hone your style down to its very essence. Interior designers and decorators can be involved as much or as little as the client desires. Many clients who hire an interior designer – particularly those who are renovating – have a good sense of how the room should look and what products they should use. Often clients will insist that the interior designer use the products already present in the home. Other times a designer will need to start from scratch with little more than your saved ideabooks of interior design ideas!

On occasion, interior designers in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand will need to subcontract help from other Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand professionals to help create the perfect look for your home renovation. These may be specialist installers or interior decorators like kitchen designers, architects or landscape contractors.

How should I prepare for my first meeting with a home decor professional?

Start by asking yourself what you want your space to become and how it will be used. List your must-haves and decide on your budget. Interior design services can add up fast, so be upfront with potential interior designers from the beginning. Also, pick a designer in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand that fits your style. Browse through their interior design portfolio on Houzz and ask yourself if you’d live in any of those houses. If the rooms inspire you, take note of what elements you appreciate.

Questions to ask a prospective interior decorator in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand:

Can I see your interior design portfolio?

Have you worked on similar projects to my style, room and budget before?

How long will the project take, and do you foresee any obstacles?

Do you charge an hourly rate or a flat rate, or use the cost-plus method or a mixed method?

What will I need to provide?

Find residential Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand interior designers on Houzz. Scroll through this page to find interior designers in your area. Then, browse their design portfolios to see how their work compares to the scope of your project. You can read reviews to see how other homeowners rate their work, and message them directly to to ask any specific questions.

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